Early Childhood Educator - Mississauga, Canada - Mini-Skool

Description

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The Room Supervisor is required to have:

• an Early Childhood Education Diploma or Equivalent

- a willingness to participate in Educational Workshops related to the Child Care Industry


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The Room Supervisor shall have the following knowledge and skills:

• adequate communication skills: verbal to communicate with parents, children and staff and written, to prepare notes and documents as required

- interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of people in an effective and courteous manner
- a working knowledge of the Local Licensing Regulations and Procedures, Fire and Health Regulations and Company Educational Programs to ensure compliance with same
- planning and time management skills to plan program activities and schedule routines


PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The Room Supervisor is responsible for:

• implementing with the support of the Assistant Room Supervisor the program of educational activities set forth by Mini-Skool Head Office

- working with the Assistant Room Supervisor in the preparation of weekly lesson plans and monthly calendars
- working with the Assistant Room Supervisor in maintaining the supplies and equipment needs for program
- observation of children, assessing their development and documenting their progress in a daily log as well as preparing developmental records
- daily, preparation of the classroom for all planned activities
- daily, preparation of the outdoor area prior to playtime
- constantly ensuring a safe environment
- ensuring that all program requirements meet with the Day Nurseries Act
- ensuring that all program requirements meet with Mini-Skool's Centre Assessment criteria


RECORD KEEPING

The Room Supervisor is responsible for:

• keeping accurate attendance records so as to monitor the number of children in attendance at all times

- ensuring that a Prescription Drug Administration Form is filled out accurately both by the

clients prior to administering medication and by herself after administering the medication
- recording all accidents/incidents on a Mini-Skool Accident Report Form and a Playground Injury Log
- keeping a daily record of each child in a log book as well as maintaining communication with your co workers in a daily log
- the daily completion of Mini-Skool Forms as applicable: Baby Biz, Toddler Talents, My Day Note
- posting and updating allergy lists, including Mini-Skool's Allergy Alert Form


SUPERVISION

The Room Supervisor shall:
- facilitate adequate supervision of the children assigned to her room
- ensure that no child is left unattended at any time
- remain with her group during working hours except for scheduled breaks and lunch, unless otherwise assigned by Management
- assume responsibility for maintaining obvious disorders in halls, bathrooms, playgrounds, staffroom etc.
- ensure proper supervision of all children in his/her care on trips or walks outside the centre
- ensure proper supervision while escorting children to and from the centre to the bus or Mini-Skool van


HEALTH, SAFETY AND QUALITY CONTROL

The Room Supervisor is responsible for:

• preparing the classroom for end of day, chairs should be placed on tables

- maintaining an orderly, aesthetically pleasing physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children and that confirms to the standards of safety and cleanliness
- keeping his/her classroom in a tidy, clean and orderly manner
- assuming joint responsibility in maintaining that all toys and equipment are in good repair including puzzles, pegs and game pieces, reporting any broken or lost equipment to her Centre Director
- keeping all shared areas including: laundry room, central storage area, gym, staffroom etc. in a safe and orderly manner
- ensuring that beds are labelled for all children
- checking toys and equipment used in activities to ensure safe functioning
- sanitizing toys and equipment weekly and as necessary
- checking all areas frequented by the children for safety, including washrooms, playgrounds, etc.
- ensuring that washrooms are kept clean and disinfected at all times
- maintaining hygiene practices including hand and face washing, runny noses and general grooming where children are concerned, assist in Toilet Training as required
- following Mini-Skool's Diapering and Toilet Training Policies and Procedures
- making sure that all children appear neat, tidy and well groomed upon leaving the centre
- ensuring that blankets are folded and properly stored on cots after each rest period
- making sure that the sheets are laundered and cots disinfected weekly and / or when necessary
- sending blankets home weekly or bi-weekly to be laundered
- reporting and documenting all accidents and or incidents promptly to Management, no

matter how minor they may be, a copy of the report must be placed in the child's file
- ensuring children's safety during all transition times
- ensuring that all playground surfaces are